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This list of organizations is drawn from the MCH Organizations Database. Contact information is the most recent known to the MCH Digital Library.

Displaying records 1 through 3 (3 total).

National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH)

Annotation: The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH), formerly the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Reproductive Health, works to ensure the provision of quality primary and specialty healthcare to women of all ages by women's health and women's health focused nurse practitioners. It's mission includes protecting and promoting a woman's right to make her own choices regarding her health within the context of her personal, religious, cultural, and family beliefs. NPWH offers continuing education courses, publications, a mobile well-visit app, and additional resources for providers and consumers.

Keywords: Associations, Family planning, Gynecology, Infertility, Nurse practitioners, Obstetrics, Professional education, Reproductive health, Training, Women', s health

National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)

Annotation: The mission of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) is to provide leadership in promoting quality nurse practitioner education at the national and international levels. NONPF supports the development of instructional skills and scientific investigation in nurse practitioner education. NONPF conducts conferences, provides publications (including a newsletter), and maintains special committees and task forces to fulfill the mission of the organization.

Keywords: Nurse practitioners, Professional education

Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)

Annotation: The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PCNB) develops certification exams and certification maintenance programs for pediatric nurses and for acute and primary care pediatric nurse practitioners, to support the delivery of quality health care to children and their families. Established in 1975, it is recorgnized by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.

Keywords: Child health, Certification, Nurse practitioners, Pediatric nursing
   

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